Chemical Name:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n
Propylene Glycol<\/p>\n
General Applications:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n
The major end use for MPG is as a raw material in the manufacturing of unsaturated polyester resins. MPG is used as an active ingredient in antifreeze and as an anti-icing agent for car windshields, boats and airplane wings. MPG has a very low freezing point, and acts as a thickening agent, which helps the fluid adhere to surfaces. MPG is used as a solvent in paints, coatings, enamels and varnishes. MPG improves the properties of paints because its slow evaporation time lengthens the time the paint remains suitable for application.<\/p>\n
Unsaturated Polyester Resins<\/b><\/p>\n
The major end use for MPG is as a raw material in the manufacturing of unsaturated polyester resins. Markets for unsaturated polyester resins include:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Residential and commercial construction<\/p>\n
\u2022 Marine<\/p>\n
\u2022 Transportation<\/p>\n
\u2022 Consumer goods<\/p>\n
Unsaturated polyester resins are reinforced with fiberglass to form tough, lightweight composite plastics that can be used in building and vehicle panels, pleasure boats, appliances, bathroom components, pipes and ducts.<\/p>\n
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Automotive\/Aerospace<\/b><\/p>\n
MPG is used as an active ingredient in antifreeze and as an anti-icing agent for car windshields, boats and airplane wings. MPG has a very low freezing point, and acts as a thickening agent, which helps the fluid adhere to surfaces. Ice gathers on top of the chemical layer, and then can be wiped off with little effort. When a water-glycol mixture freezes, it retains its flowability and does not create added pressure in pipes or vessels. This also makes MPG an ideal solution for burst protection in pipe and containment systems.<\/p>\n
The benefits of using MPG for these applications include:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Low freezing point<\/p>\n
\u2022 Low mammalian toxicity<\/p>\n
\u2022 Low flammability<\/p>\n
\u2022 Excellent heat transfer properties<\/p>\n
\u2022 A high boiling point, low vapor pressure<\/p>\n
MPG is also an excellent choice for the production of polyglycols for use in hydraulic and brake systems to provide lubricity and anti-freezing protection, and to help reduce swelling of rubber parts.<\/p>\n
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Paints and coatings<\/b><\/p>\n
MPG is used as a solvent in paints, coatings, enamels and varnishes. MPG improves the properties of paints because its slow evaporation time lengthens the time the paint remains suitable for application.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Chemical Name:\u00a0 Propylene Glycol General Applications:\u00a0 The major end use for MPG is as a raw material in the manufacturing of unsaturated polyester resins. MPG is used as an active ingredient in antifreeze and as an anti-icing agent for car windshields, boats and airplane wings. MPG has a very low freezing point, and acts as …<\/p>\n